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Jimmy “Jim” Copeland, 86, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Shawnee.

He was born Sept. 17, 1932, to William and Mable (Puckett) Copeland in Wanette, Oklahoma. He grew up in Pottawatomie County and was raised in a farming family. He attended several Pottawatomie County schools.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in artillery during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He enjoyed his time in the service, especially having a warm bed, running water a...